Capistrano Valley High – Sports Medicine, Advanced CCA

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Sports Medicine, Advanced is the capstone course for the Health Science and Medical Technology industry sector, patient care pathway. This advanced course is a one-year, lecture-laboratory science elective designed to provide a challenging academic experience and hands-on field experience involved with the rapidly growing field of Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary approach for those involved in sports, involving a variety of professionals, such as physicians, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and nutritionists. Technical instruction includes orientation, safety and infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, academic proficiency, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on: ethical and legal considerations, pharmacology, sports and therapeutic equipment, nutrition and weight management, infection control, assessment of vital signs, basic life support (including AED and CPR), soft tissue injuries, injuries to the lower and upper extremities, injuries to the head and spine, injuries to the chest and abdomen, environmental conditions, medical conditions, taping and bracing, therapeutic modalities, and physical rehabilitation.